A dangerous burglar who raided homes in Cambridgeshire has now faced justice.

Rihards Ozols of Rolleston Garth, Peterborough, committed a series of burglaries across Ramsey - and now has been jailed for nine years.

He was handed the sentence at Cambridge Crown Court on Thursday (January 25) following a trial.

The 20-year-old was found guilty of conspiracy to burgle, conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary, two counts of fraud as well as driving without insurance and a licence.

Rihards Ozols

The court heard how overnight on June 28 last year, Ozols either burgled or attempted to burgle one house in Upton Close, Stanground, Peterborough and a further six homes and two outbuildings in Ramsey in The Maltings, Bankers Walk, Newtown Road, Wyatt Close, Malting Yard and Hollow Lane.

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“Burglary is not tolerated in our county and we continue to urge the public to report any suspicious activity to police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.”

Ozols was sentenced to three years for conspiracy to burgle and nine years for conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary to be served concurrently. He was also handed 11 penalty points for the driving offences.

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